Head Lifeguard (On-call or Temporary)
Salary
$23.00 - $27.00 Hourly
Location
Lake Oswego, Oregon, OR
Job Type
Temporary or On-Call
Job Number
2026-11-9999HLG
Department
Parks and Recreation Aquatics Temp/On-Call
Opening Date
10/28/2026
Closing Date
Continuous
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
The Position
The City of Lake Oswego Parks & Recreation Department is seeking Head Lifeguards for the Lake Oswego Recreation and Aquatic Center (LORAC). We are looking for self-motivated candidates to join our on-call, part-time staff. The ideal candidate will possess an outgoing personality, a positive attitude, leadership skills, and excellent verbal and written communication skills.
The Position: The Head Guard will primarily assist in organizing, planning, and managing all aquatic programs under the supervision of the Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist. Responsibilities include overseeing part-time lifeguards and swim instructors, and ensuring a safe and positive aquatic environment at LORAC for all members.
Hours are typically
- Mon-Thu - 6-10p
- Fri - 7:30a-9:30p
- Sat - 6:30a-8:30p
- Sun - 7:30a-8:30p
Head Guards can choose to work either as a temporary employee (40 hours a week for 8 consecutive months a year) or as an on-call employee (up to 20 hour weeks for an indefinite period of time).
Key Responsibilities
- Create a safe environment for all LORAC patrons, both swimmers and other guests, maintaining constant surveillance of patrons in the facility.
- Perform rescues and administer emergency care and assessment as trained and necessary. Initiate or participate in a coordinated, team approach to manage incidents.
- Provide on-site leadership of lifeguard team in cooperation with Aquatics Supervisor and Recreation Aquatics Specialist.
- Assists with trainings, personal and professional development, encourages and motivates employees to enhance individual skills, promote professional growth and maximize staff.
- Monitors compliance with applicable federal, state and local regulations, accrediting commissions, and licensing requirements.
- Oversees logistics of day-to-day facility operations, such as: equipment safety checks, opening and closing of facility, scheduling on-site breaks and rotations for guard staff, overseeing programming, and keeping attendance records.
- Take pool chemical checks and help maintain pool chemistry.
- Perform custodial maintenance of the LORAC.
- Interact professionally with customers, staff and general public.
Education and Experience Requirements
- Current American Red Cross (ARC) Lifeguarding certification (if not currently certified, please reach out for upcoming classes).
- Current ARC Water Safety Instructor certification preferred.
- Prior lifeguarding experience.
- Prior swim lesson experience preferred.
- Experience leading staff in recreation and/or aquatics setting preferred.
- Demonstrate leadership, organizational and customer service skills.
- Ability to communicate professionally and efficiently (verbal and written).
- Ability to pass a water/swim skills test.
- Minimum age: 18
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If you are selected as Head Guard, would you prefer to work 40 hours a week for 8 consecutive months a year (Temporary), or would you prefer to work 20 hour weeks for an indefinite period of time (on-call)?
- Temporary (40 hours a week for 8 consecutive months a year)
- On-Call (20 hour weeks for an indefinite period of time)
- No preference
- No change (Current employee)
Required Question
Employer City of Lake Oswego
Address PO Box 369
Lake Oswego, Oregon, 97034
Phone 503.534.4244
503.635.0220
Website http://www.ci.oswego.or.us/hr